Mjsbigblog — Season 11 American Idol winner is opening with Matchbox 20 to sold out crowds in states that start with the letter “I”. Meanwhile, X-Factor Live (I’m guessing the Australian franchise) held a concert in Sydney. Meanwhile, Billboard has decided... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: Actress Tiffany Thornton (1986) Actor Paul Butcher (1994) Actor Freddie Highmore (1992) Actor Matt Barr (1984) Actress Erica Leerhsen (1976) Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thom... more info

USA Today Music — Matchbox Twenty will perform, too. more info

Mjsbigblog — The rumors had been swirling for awhile, but today Matchbox 20 confirms that American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips has been added to all the dates on their North American Tour. more info

Mjsbigblog — Phillip Phillip opening for Matchbox 20? LouisevillePalaceVIP tweets, “Just confirmed Phillip Phillips as the opener for Matchbox Twenty on Feb 5, 2013 – awesome!” Carrie Underwood Shares Her Life on a Tour Bus NHL lockout throws wrench into C... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol winner, Phillip Phillips will perform (“Home,” I presume!) and X Factor’s Rachel Crow will perform and share her own adoption story on the CBS special, “Home For The Holidays” set to air on Monday, December 19 on CBS TV. The ... more info

Mjsbigblog — The Voice Season 2 contestants, Juliet Simms, Chris Mann and RaeLynn, will return to The Voice on December 11 to perform.  Ne-Yo, Michael Buble and Matchbox 20 are also scheduled to appear on upcoming shows. more info

Guardian Music — Australian rock group was one of biggest touring bands of the 1980s and 90s and sold 30m albums worldwideThe Australian rock group INXS has called it quits as a live touring band after 35 years, thanking fans and honouring late frontman Michael Hutch... more info

411 Mania — Find out when their "North" tour will be near you... more info

Mercury News, California — Rockers reunitefor chart-climbing 'North' album more info